Anyone install Eibach ProKit themselves?
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Just trying to get an idea of what I am in for. Got the springs arriving in the mail tomorrow. Plan on installing them with the stock shocks since it's only an inch drop. Anyone have a list of what to do or shouldn't do, I would be most appreciative! What tools will I need? What kind of ride should I expect? Thanks ev1!
Just trying to get an idea of what I am in for. Got the springs arriving in the mail tomorrow. Plan on installing them with the stock shocks since it's only an inch drop. Anyone have a list of what to do or shouldn't do, I would be most appreciative! What tools will I need? What kind of ride should I expect? Thanks ev1!
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Rep Power: 264 i dont have eibach but i can tell u getting the rears back on is a lil tricky. i got mine back on by having someone stand on the rim and pull up on the wheelwell. and as far as the fronts just be carefull of the abs line. its not too bad of a job
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Rep Power: 408 Tools used:
1 x OEM jack
2 x jack stands
1 x socket wrench (2 recommended-- a longer arm is a plus for better leverage/torque)
1 x 19mm deep socket (2 recommended, both don't need to be deep)
1 x 17mm socket
1 x 17mm wrench
1 x 14mm deep socket
1 x 14mm wrench
1 x 12mm socket
1 x 10mm socket (if you have ABS)
1 x socket extension arm (long and short-- you'll find uses for both throughout the install)
1 x 6mm hex wrench
1 x 5mm hex wrench
1 x needle nose pliers
1 x wire/cable cutters or sharp knife (for trimming bump stops)
1 x hammer
1 x tie rod seperator (optional)
1 x spring compressor (may be necessary when assembling the new springs)
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...spring+install
1 x OEM jack
2 x jack stands
1 x socket wrench (2 recommended-- a longer arm is a plus for better leverage/torque)
1 x 19mm deep socket (2 recommended, both don't need to be deep)
1 x 17mm socket
1 x 17mm wrench
1 x 14mm deep socket
1 x 14mm wrench
1 x 12mm socket
1 x 10mm socket (if you have ABS)
1 x socket extension arm (long and short-- you'll find uses for both throughout the install)
1 x 6mm hex wrench
1 x 5mm hex wrench
1 x needle nose pliers
1 x wire/cable cutters or sharp knife (for trimming bump stops)
1 x hammer
1 x tie rod seperator (optional)
1 x spring compressor (may be necessary when assembling the new springs)
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...spring+install
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Rep Power: 308 $130 was what I was quoted today. Just had to get an idea of how much I'm saving by doing it myself.
I never thought about not taking off the rim on the rears, might make this next install a little easier
I never thought about not taking off the rim on the rears, might make this next install a little easier
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Rep Power: 0 I got my konis and eibach prokit installed for $300 so just the springs should be a little over a hundred if that. The ride is great. Ive had them for about 2 weeks and there is hardly any body roll and the ride is nice and smooth. That could be partly due to the konis but i havent experienced any bouncyness which would be due to the springs so i like them alot. NIce choice!
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Rep Power: 0 I used to have the prokit, but it blew my stock struts and wasnt low enough, just a warning to be careful so you don't block your stock struts, if they 're not already blown (they could be, because the stock struts are crap!) Anyways, the install is easy, just make sure you have enought time, tools, and light, and read they DIY's members have created on here and you should be all set. Not sure what 2K2REDCIVIC meant about the rear and standing on the rim??? never had to do that when installing springs... anyways, good luck with the install!
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Rep Power: 308 Definetly, the coilover install I did probably wouldn't have come out as well as it did without help. Local forums can be of great help, especially with finding experienced people to help.
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Rep Power: 264 I was trying to say. i didnt take off the rim and when i tryed to put the strut back on, the distance between mounting points was to close and i couldnt get the strut back in so i had a friend stand on the rimand pull up on the wheel well. i know it sounds getto but it worked!!!
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